I was just wandering , if you could only own two caliber pistols , what would they be and why ?

05-20-2012, 04:37 PM

Steve M1911A1

Me?
Two identical, slightly-modified, M1911s in .45 ACP.

Well, now: Isn't that strange? That happens to be exactly what I do own.
(Among other things, of course.)

Why?
One backs-up the other: Replacement gun, parts-gun, wife's "serious social encounter" pistol.
Both guns use the exact same holsters.
Both guns use the exact same magazines.
Both guns use the exact same spare parts.
Both guns use the exact same ammunition.

05-20-2012, 06:09 PM

berettabone

I second that, only with Beretta 96's............................

05-20-2012, 07:44 PM

cashinin

My HK USP 9MM and my S&W Model 41 22lr.

05-20-2012, 08:14 PM

spanish073187

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve M1911A1

Me?
Two identical, slightly-modified, M1911s in .45 ACP.

Well, now: Isn't that strange? That happens to be exactly what I do own.
(Among other things, of course.)

Why?
One backs-up the other: Replacement gun, parts-gun, wife's "serious social encounter" pistol.
Both guns use the exact same holsters.
Both guns use the exact same magazines.
Both guns use the exact same spare parts.
Both guns use the exact same ammunition.

+1 I like the way Steve thinks.

05-20-2012, 08:44 PM

tony pasley

Is the question only 2 pistols or 2 calibers?

05-20-2012, 09:01 PM

Desertrat

Glock 19 - availability of 9mm ammo, size, concealability, reliability, and after market parts plentiful.
Ruger SB .44 magnum - do-all caliber, from target to big game, and able to be used at farily long range....150 yards or better.

05-20-2012, 09:42 PM

rex

I'm taking this as 2 calibers.

For survival it would be a 22 for food and I'd convert my Commander to 45Super for larger 4 legged protection,and just use standard 45s as usual.

If I have a rifle for food,it would be my Beretta 92 for the abundance of ammo thanks to Nato.I would be hardpressed not to have one of the 1911s,but the USPf 45 might take it's place.

What I have now would suffice. Ruger P89 three high cap mags. Ruger Vaquero 45 colt 7-1/2" SAA capable of firing 260 gr xtp @ 1100 FPS, accurate to 100 yds. Hit 4 in the 5 from fifty yards last week. I reload, have 1300 rds of 9mm & 600ish 45 colt.

05-21-2012, 01:43 AM

SteveC

Have to like Steve's idea of 1911 x2 for all the reasons he gave. But since we're mostly talking about two different pistols one would be my Glock 19 and the other would be a Kimber 1911 just 'cause I want one.

05-21-2012, 09:04 AM

chessail77

Sig P229 e2

05-21-2012, 12:42 PM

crescentstar69

I'm basically already doing this with my two carry guns, even though I own more,

Reason? Getting food may end up as important as defense. Nothing I can't kill to eat with these two. Anything the .357 can't kill is too big to p*** off, much less try to eat! The Ruger MKII would probably end up being the most important gun to have.

05-26-2012, 12:20 AM

berettatoter

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I was just wandering , if you could only own two caliber pistols , what would they be and why ?

I concentrate on the two calibers of pistols that I carry, the 9x19mm and the .45 ACP. I don't consider any of the .22 LR's I have as a deliberate self defense choice. JMHO.